CBSE Class 12 Political Science 2026 Question Paper

2026SET-180 Marks180 min38 Questions

Paper Info

Year: 2026
Set: SET-1
Marks: 80
Duration: 180 min
Questions: 38

Sections

Section A12
Section B6
Section C5
Section D11
Section E4

By Type

Other13
MCQ10
Short Answer6
Long Answer9

Questions

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

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Section A

1 markContemporary Centres of PowerChina's Economic Reforms and their Consequences

Given below are two statements : Statement-I : The economic policies implemented by China helped to break the stagnation of its economy. Statement-II : Economic development of China also increased environmental degradation and corruption. In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.

(B)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false.

(C)Statement-I is true, but Statement-II is false.

(D)Statement-I is false, but Statement-II is true.

1 markMCQNation-Building at a Time of PartitionLinguistic Reorganisation of States — Formation of Andhra State

Which one of the following is the reason that led to the formation of Andhra state in 1952 ?

(A)Realising the need to reorganise the internal boundaries of Indian states at the end of colonial rule.

(B)Reorganisation of the Indian National Congress on the basis of linguistic principle after Nagpur session in 1920.

(C)Death of the Congress leader, Potti Sriramulu which caused great unrest and led to resignation of several legislators of Madras in protest.

(D)The Tamil speaking people of old Madras province demanding the reorganisation of state on the basis of language.

1 markMCQContemporary Centres of PowerChina's Response to its Economic Crisis

Which measure was adopted by China to solve its economic crisis ?

(A)Like USSR, China also followed `Shock Therapy'.

(B)China ended its economic isolation with the establishment of relations with most of the developing countries of the World.

(C)China opened its economy for privatisation step by step for the development of its economy.

(D)Chine focused more on export as compared to import.

1 markMCQChallenges to and Restoration of the Congress System'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram' — Political Defections

Identify the State with which the phrase `Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram' is related to.

(A)Uttar Pradesh

(B)Madhya Pradesh

(C)Haryana

(D)Rajasthan

1 markGlobalisationGlobalisation and the Changing Role of the Welfare State

Given below are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read these statements carefully and choose the correct answer from the options (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below : Assertion (A) : All over the world, the old `welfare state' is getting more importance. Reason (R) : Due to globalisation, the state withdraws from many of its earlier welfare functions and the market has become the prime determinant of economic and social priorities.

(A)Both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

(B)Both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are true, but the Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

(C)Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

(D)Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

1 markMCQNation-Building at a Time of PartitionIntegration of Princely States

Which one of the following statements is NOT correct about the princely states ?

(A)Princely states were ruled by the princes.

(B)All the princely states had accepted to be an integral part of India after the end of British rule.

(C)The princes of princely states accepted British supremacy and enjoyed some form of control over their internal affairs.

(D)After the end of British paramountcy, the provinces were free to join either India or Pakistan or remain independent.

1 markMCQInternational OrganisationsGlobal Issues: Human Rights, Disease, Disarmament and Terrorism

Match List-I with List-II correctly and choose the correct answer from the codes given below : List-I (a) Violation of Human Rights (b) `Mad-Cow' disease (c) Disarmament Treaty (d) 9/11 terrorist attack List-II (i) Britain (ii) Chemical weapons convention (iii) World Trade Centre in America (iv) Iraq's invasion of Kuwait Codes :

(A)(a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iii)

(B)(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)

(C)(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)

(D)(a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)

1 markMCQRecent Developments in Indian PoliticsChronology of Key Events in Indian Politics

Arrange the following events in chronological order : (i) Assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. (ii) Formation of the First Non-Congress coalition government at the centre. (iii) Sixteenth Lok Sabha elections. (iv) The Mandal Commission gave its recommendations. Choose the correct option :

(A)(ii), (iii), (i), (iv)

(B)(i), (iv), (iii), (ii)

(C)(iv), (ii), (i), (iii)

(D)(iii), (i), (ii), (iv)

1 markMCQChallenges of Nation BuildingAbolition of Privy Purse

Choose the name of the Prime Minister who abolished `Privy Purse'.

(A)Morarji Desai

(B)Lal Bahadur Shastri

(C)Rajiv Gandhi

(D)Indira Gandhi

1 markMCQGlobalisationConcept of Globalisation

Choose the statement that best describes the concept of globalisation.

(A)The process of rapid integration or inter-connection among countries of the world through the flow of goods, capital, people and ideas.

(B)Globalisation has increased states capabilities in the political field.

(C)Globalisation has given freedom to consumers to choose from limited alternatives.

(D)Globalisation has reduced the various opportunities of employment to the people.

1 markMCQRecent Developments in Indian PoliticsRise of BJP in Lok Sabha Elections (2009-2019)

Identify the political party which has had a continuous growth in its Lok Sabha seats in the General Elections from 2009 to 2019.

(A)Indian National Congress (INC)

(B)Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

(C)Shiv Sena (SS)

(D)Communist Party of India (CPI)

1 markMCQSecurity in the Contemporary WorldNuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)

Nuclear non-proliferation Treaty refers to :

(A)Peaceful use of nuclear energy

(B)Spread of nuclear weapons

(C)Development of nuclear fusion

(D)Reduction of nuclear weapons stockpiles

Section B

2 marksShort AnswerPolitics of Planned DevelopmentObjectives of the Planning Commission

Highlight any two objectives of establishing Planning Commission.

2 marksShort AnswerContemporary South AsiaNatural Insularity and Cultural Distinctiveness of South Asia

How does the natural insularity of South Asian region determine its cultural distinctiveness ? Explain.

2 marksShort AnswerEnvironment and Natural ResourcesHuman Activities Causing Environmental Degradation

Explain any two human activities responsible for degradation of environment.

2 marksShort AnswerGlobalisationMulti-dimensional Nature of Globalisation

On what grounds can globalisation be considered a multi-dimensional concepts ? Explain with example.

2 marksShort AnswerChallenges to and Restoration of Congress SystemChallenges during Lal Bahadur Shastri's tenure

Describe any two challenges faced by India during the term of Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.

2 marksShort AnswerRegional AspirationsRegional aspirations and nation-building in the 1980s

"The demands of various regional aspirations during 1980s was a step towards nation building." Support the statement with argument.

Section C

4 marksLong AnswerEra of One-Party DominanceIdeological differences: Socialist Party vs Communist Party of India

Highlight any two differences between the ideologies of Socialist party and Communist party of India.

4 marksLong AnswerSecurity in the Contemporary WorldTraditional measures of national security

Highlight any two traditional measures which may be used by different countries to maintain their national security.

4 marksLong AnswerEnvironment and Natural ResourcesGlobal initiatives for environmental awareness

Describe any four initiatives taken across the world to create awareness about the protection of the environment.

4 marksLong AnswerRegional AspirationsRegional aspirations and the Assam Accord

(a) "India has accepted expressions of regional aspirations to strengthen the national integrity." Support the statement with two examples. OR (b) Do you agree that the Assam accord was successful in establishing peace and stability in the State ? Support your answer with any two arguments.

4 marksLong AnswerAlternative Centres of PowerASEAN: the 'ASEAN Way' and the ASEAN Security Community

(a) Analyse the `ASEAN way' as a unique initiative of promoting peace in South-east Asian Countries. OR (b) Determine the contribution of `ASEAN security community' in its promotion of economic progress.

Section D

1 markContemporary South AsiaSAARC founding members

Which one of the following South Asian countries is not a founder member of South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) ?

(A)Nepal

(B)Bhutan

(C)Afghanistan

(D)Bangladesh

1 markContemporary South AsiaExternal Powers and South Asia

The external power that affects the South Asian Countries the most is :

(A)United States of America

(B)Russia

(C)France

(D)Britain

1 markContemporary South AsiaObjectives of SAARC

The major objective of South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation is -

(A)to become a contemporary centre of power in the World.

(B)to establish a common currency for the regional organisation for its economic development.

(C)to solve all regional conflicts without interference of external powers.

(D)to co-operate member states for economic growth, social progress and cultural development through multilateral means.

1 markContemporary South AsiaObjectives of SAFTA

Which one of the following is NOT a core objective of South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) ?

(A)To establish a common currency for SAARC nations.

(B)To promote and enhance mutual trade and economic co-operation.

(C)To reduce custom duties and non-tariff barriers.

(D)To create a free trade area among member states.

1 markChallenges of Nation BuildingIntegration of Princely States — Cartoon Analysis

Name the leader talking to the Prince in this cartoon. OR (For Visually Impaired Candidates, in lieu of question number 25) Name the speech given by Jawaharlal Nehru at the hour of midnight on 14-15 August 1947.

1 markChallenges of Nation BuildingIntegration of Princely States — Cartoon Analysis

What does the Prince sitting on the back of a poor man indicate ? OR (For Visually Impaired Candidates, in lieu of question number 25) Name the first Deputy Prime Minister of India.

2 marksChallenges of Nation BuildingIntegration of Princely States — Cartoon Message

What message is being conveyed by the cartoon ? OR (For Visually Impaired Candidates, in lieu of question number 25) Explain the two nation theory.

1 markThe Crisis of Democratic OrderJP Movement / Bihar Movement 1974

Identify the state related to student movement against inflation and corruption in 1974, and write its correct name along with the concerned alphabet as marked on the map. OR (For Visually Impaired Candidates, in lieu of question number 26) Write the name of first Prime Minister of Janta Party Government.

1 markThe Crisis of Democratic OrderChaudhary Charan Singh and Farmers' Politics

Identify the state related to the farmer's leader Chaudhary Charan Singh, and write its correct name along with the concerned alphabet as marked on the map. OR (For Visually Impaired Candidates, in lieu of question number 26) In which year, was the National Emergency imposed in India by Indira Gandhi government ?

1 markThe Crisis of Democratic OrderEmergency Period — Congress Leaders & States (Map Skill)

Identify the state related to Congress leader Jag Jeevan Ram, and write its correct name along with the concerned alphabet as marked on the map. OR (For Visually Impaired Candidates, in lieu of question number 26) Name the leader who announced a nationwide Satyagraha at Ram Lila Maidan before the declaration of National Emergency.

1 markThe Crisis of Democratic Order1977 Lok Sabha Elections — Congress Wipeout & Janata Party Victory

Identify the state where Congress could not win even a single Lok Sabha seat in 1977 elections, and write its correct name along with the concerned alphabet as marked on the map. OR (For Visually Impaired Candidates, in lieu of question number 26) Name the political party that won the Lok Sabha Election in 1977.

Section E

6 marksLong AnswerInternational OrganisationsUnited Nations — Organs and Agencies

(a) Explain the composition and one function of any three organs of the United Nations. OR (b) Name any three agencies of the United Nations and explain one function of each.

6 marksLong AnswerThe End of BipolarityDisintegration of the Soviet Union / Shock Therapy

(a) Analyse any three reasons for the disintegration of the Soviet Union. OR (b) Examine any three consequences of the Shock therapy.

6 marksLong AnswerIndia's External RelationsIndia's Foreign Policy — National Interest and Constitutional Principles

(a) "India's Foreign Policy has been successful in saving its `National Interests'." Support the statement with three arguments. OR (b) "India's Foreign Policy is as per the principles of International Peace and Security as laid down in Article 51 of the Indian Constitution." Justify the statement with three examples.

6 marksLong AnswerRecent Developments in Indian PoliticsEra of Coalition Governments / Political Consensus Among Parties

(a) Describe any four factors responsible for the rise of coalition governments at the centre after the year 1989. OR (b) Describe any four issues on which a broad agreement has emerged among most political parties.

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